What is SWE?

SWE in the Capital District

​The NYSCD SWE section was founded in 2002 with the mission of bringing together professional engineering women in the Capital District area. NYSCD SWE offers monthly activities that include educational, professional, networking, and outreach events. See our calendar for upcoming activities. Our featured outreach event is the annual Merit Awards dinner held in May, where we honor local high school juniors for their achievements in science and math.

SWE Mission

​Empower women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion.

SWE Vision

A world with gender parity and equality in engineering and technology.

SWE Core Values

IntegrityWe aspire to the highest level of ethical behavior as evidenced by honesty and dignity in our personal and professional relationships and responsibilities.

Inclusive EnvironmentWe embrace diversity in its broadest interpretation and commit to creating an inclusive environment for all our members and stakeholders. We value the contributions of a diverse membership, which enables SWE to achieve its full potential.

Mutual Support We provide an organization that fosters mentoring, and the development of professional and personal networks.

Professional Excellence We conduct our activities in a professional manner, demonstrating and demanding the highest standards of business practices.Trust We share a common definition of success with open, transparent access to information, building mutual respect and confidence in the competence of those with whom we lead, serve and partner with.